Warm care and learning in Tauranga
Since 1984, Shalom Kindergarten has been a trusted choice for Tauranga early childhood education. Our Christian-centred approach, open community, and caring team create a safe, joyful place for children to grow, play, and make new friends each day.
What makes Shalom unique
• Established in 1984 as part of the Tauranga community
• Gentle Christian values guide our daily practices
• Emphasis on learning through play and joyful routines
• Caring multicultural team supporting every child
• Trusted open communication with all families
Caring staff
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Supporting every child’s journey here
At Shalom Kindergarten, our Tauranga early childhood education setting feels like a second home. Children are welcomed just as they are, encouraged to explore, play with purpose, and build their confidence. Our daily life blends faith, fun, and warmth, where parents always feel included and informed about their child’s milestones.
About Shalom Kindergarten Tauranga
Founded in 1984, Shalom Kindergarten has grown alongside Tauranga families. Our experienced, nurturing team is dedicated to heartfelt care and learning. We value every child’s individuality, and our Christian ethos provides a gentle, uplifting guide through each stage of early learning. Parents remain closely connected every step.
How our team builds real community
Our team at Shalom Kindergarten brings together years of dedication and nurturing spirit. As part of Tauranga’s early childhood education community, we value honest communication, lasting relationships, and gentle encouragement. We make each day feel special, upholding the values that have set Shalom apart since Sharon first opened our doors.
"Special initiatives like a sharing table and parent resource library are there because teachers really care and want to support parents in the often hard road of growing small people to be great happy people."
- Rebecca
“I love sending my kids to Shalom. I know that my kids are happy and nurtured. The staff create a friendly, structured and fun atmosphere for lots of learning and developing to happen. There is always new and creative activities for the kids to do. As a parent I feel very welcome and always well informed.”
- Jo
” I visited a number of Kindy’s before I choosing Shalom for our son. The caring and warmth that each of the teachers showed to the children is humbling. It was the sincerity in the smiles and the kindness in the small things that made me realise that Shalom was different to other centres. I appreciated being respected as a ‘ mother who knows her child’ when it came to deciding the number of hours/attendance. The variety of handmade and imaginative crafts there were offered and encouraged was excellent and enables our son to try new things (other than spending all his time in the sandpit). I liked the ‘everyone together’ approach by having an inside and outside time to each session."
- Jo
Join a caring Tauranga kindergarten community
Experience first-hand why so many Tauranga families trust Shalom with their child’s early years. Call or email us to ask questions, organise a visit, or begin the journey towards a warm and confident start.